Articles by Hong Kong Journalists Association
Hong Kong government asked to explain why it rejected an Economist reporter’s visa extension
The Hong Kong correspondent for the “Economist”, Sue-lin Wong, was notified by the Immigration Department that her work visa was not extended, with no explanation given. The Hong Kong Journalists Association is concerned that this could reflect a “tightening grip over foreign media in Hong Kong.”
Hong Kong report: ‘Freedom in tatters’
The annual report of the Hong Kong Journalists Association highlighted the deterioration of media freedom in Hong Kong after the passage of the National Security Law.
Hong Kong media groups say Apple Daily arrest and raid ‘shocking’
A joint statement by eight Hong Kong press union and media groups described the raid and arrests targeting independent media group Apple Daily as shocking and a threat to press freedom. The groups added that the incident and the authorities’ remarks have spread fear and panic among journalists.
Hong Kong press freedom index for journalists hits record low
Of the 367 responding journalists, 91 percent said press freedom in Hong Kong had worsened compared to a year ago. The survey was commissioned by the Hong Kong Journalists Association.
Hong Kong: RTHK documentary producer convicted and fined
Hong Kong media groups said the conviction of journalist Bao Choy Yuk Ling, who accessed a government database for an investigative report regarding a mob attack against protesters in 2019, could have a chilling effect on the industry.
Hong Kong media groups demand access to information from government departments
In a letter sent to Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, several media groups urge the government to open up searches of information. This was prompted by the filing of a case against RTHK producer Bao Choy who was charged after accessing a government vehicle database for an investigative report.
Hong Kong to revise definition of media representatives under new police orders
The unilateral revision, which is supposed to identify ‘fake journalists’, is likened to an ‘official accreditation system’ and will ‘seriously impede press freedom in Hong Kong’.
Hong Kong media in 2020: ‘Freedom in danger’
The Hong Kong Journalists Association has released its 2020 media report titled ‘Freedom in Danger’. The report cited the challenges faced by the media sector over the past 12 months such as the COVID-19 crisis and the ‘political storm’ generated by the anti-extradition protests and the recently passed national security law.